Attempting Motherhood

Mar 24 2025 43 ep. 46 mins 5
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Attempting Motherhood: The Aud Way is a podcast for late diagnosed or late realised ADHD / AuDHD mothers. 
It is hosted by Sam, an AuDHD ( autistic + ADHD )  elder millennial mom. 
Episodes cover topics pertaining to motherhood, neurodivergence, the combination of those two and how they intersect. 

Remember in this wild ride of motherhood, we're all attempting to do our best. 

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Supplements to Support ADHD & Hormones - Erica Garber, Functional Nutritional Practitioner

Mar 24 2025 54 mins  
*Not medical advice. Please consult a medical practitioner before starting any new supplements or vitamins. 7-Day FREE trial + 20% off your first month of Attempting Motherhood Community In this episode, we are joined by Erica Garber, a functional nutritional practitioner based in Canada. The discussion covers what it means to be a functional nutritional practitioner, the supplemen

Peeing Your Pants PostPartum? - Common, but Not Normal Pelvic Health Issues with PFPT, Lynn Schulte

Mar 05 2025 65 mins  
*This episodes includes discussion of intercourse and pelvic anatomy. Understanding Pelvic Health: Common but Not Normal Issues Postpartum This episode features a conversation with Lynn Schulte, a pelvic floor physical therapist, who addresses common postpartum issues like leakage and painful intercourse. Lynn stresses that these issues are common but not normal and discusses the i

Restraint Collapse & Transitions - Understanding & Managing in Children and Adults

Feb 10 2025 29 mins  
Understanding and Managing Restraint Collapse and Transitions In this solo episode, Sam discusses the concept of restraint collapse, where individuals release pent-up emotions and stress upon reaching a safe space or person. Although often linked to children, Sam explains that adults also experience restraint collapse. The episode also offers practical techniques for mitigating its

Season 2 & The Membership Launch

Jan 22 2025 11 mins  
In this short episode I breakdown what you can expect for Season 2, what 2025 plans I have, and take a deep dive into the Attempting Motherhood Membership. 20% off + 7-Day Trial for The Attempting Motherhood Membership https://www.attemptingmotherhood.com/membership Code: PODCAST for 20% off! What do you think of the new podcast cover? Share your feedback, suggestions, and thoughts

The ADHD Focus Friend - Grace Koelma helps you understand your ADHD brain

Jan 06 2025 62 mins  
This week I'm joined by Grace Koelma of Future ADHD This was a special conversation. Grace is the newly published author of “The ADHD Focus Friend”. We chat about the book, launching January 8th, which explores strategies for managing ADHD, alongside her popular digital planners which have been transformative tools for many. We open with Grace sharing her personal journey of mo

Realistic Budgeting & Side Hustle Options for ADHD/ AuDHDers - Steph from Abundant on a Budget

Dec 16 2024 60 mins  
This week I'm joined by Steph from Abundant on a Budget. I cannot even explain how much I learned from this conversation! She talks about budgeting and how to make it realistic - meaning you'll actually stick to it- as a neurodivergent person. She share how you can make money doing side hustles (surveys, user testing, etc) with no experience or huge social media following necessary

Mental Load of the Holidays (tips & resources to help)

Dec 08 2024 24 mins  
We all know the holidays can bring with them joy and merriment... and a mountain of additional mental load! In this episode I provide actionable strategies you can do to better navigate this time of year. Additionally, to help you, I've created some guides, lists, and trackers to give you a hand managing the mental load this holiday season. Resources: Mental Load Bundle (all of the

Organizing Your Life and Holidays with ADHD/ AuDHD - Megs from Ogranizing an ADHD Brain

Nov 25 2024 61 mins  
I'm joined by Megs from Organizing an ADHD Brain We chat about motherhood and being neurodivergent (of course) and dive into why organizing is about more than making your house "Pinterest perfect". Megs shares the moment she realized she needed to reevaluate their Christmas plans and traditions, and how she's helping herself and others do it differently this year. She shares how we

Holiday Accomodations as a Neurodivergent Family

Nov 17 2024 22 mins  
In this episode I talk about ways you can accommodate you and your family members during the holidays. This includes: -reflecting on past years -questioning traditions (and making new ones) -maintaining routine during the holidays -giving your child autonomy during this time (with examples) -advocating for your child's personal boundaries -have an "out" at gatherings -using social

Perception Vs Reality - Motherhood Truths

Nov 06 2024 24 mins  
In this solo pod, Sam talks about the perceptions vs reality we may experience - that may be in part due to internalised ableism, unrealistic expectations, and the lie of modern mothers being able to "do it all"... or a bit of all of those. There are ACTIONABLE TIPS broken down to help you work through this as well as some "reality checks" to keep in mind for the times your percept